winery

[ wahy-nuh-ree ]

noun

, plural win·er·ies.

1. an establishment for making wine.

winery

/ ˈwaɪnərɪ /

noun

1. a place where wine is made

Word History and Origins

Origin of winery¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; wine + -ery

Example Sentences

“In fact, Virginia has the second-largest number of wineries on the East Coast, after New York,” he said.

From Salon

With incredible sightseeing, wineries, beaches and parks close by, it would be a shame not to venture out.

From Salon

Before the Navy arrived, Point Molate was famed for Winehaven, a red-brick winery, worker housing and a shipping port constructed to keep California wine flowing after the 1906 earthquake destroyed much of San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, the video was a shot across the bow, with the premier launching an interactive map of local breweries, wineries and distilleries.

From BBC

Hello Kitty, the Japanese pop-culture icon, has teamed up with an Italian winery to create a sparkling rosé, Château Kitty.

From Salon